International Insider: MAFS Scandal Expands, Pope Warns on AI, Reality TV Summit Announced
By
Jesse Whittock
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Summary
This International Insider newsletter covers three main topics: (1) The widening scandal around 'Married At First Sight UK' following BBC News' revelations about rape and sexual misconduct on the show, nearly two weeks after the initial report; (2) The Pope's warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence; and (3) Deadline's upcoming Reality TV Summit UK at SXSW London on June 2. The piece serves as a roundup of entertainment industry news with a focus on reality TV controversies and industry events.
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Rather than quietening down, if any...
It's been a scorcher of a week here in London, but even hotter is the fact Deadline's Reality TV Summit is coming to SXSW London on June 2.
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